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English muffin vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffins and mousse

  • English muffins have more manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, fiber, and copper, while mousse has more vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 47% higher.
  • Mousse contains 12 times less sodium than English muffins. English muffins contain 464mg of sodium, while mousse contains 38mg.
  • Mousse has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mousse is 42, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Mousse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 29% 13% 21% 25% 17% 50% 5% 7.7% 40%
Contains more IronIron +61.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +72%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +505.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~143mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.64mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Mousse
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 47% 10% 0% 11% 47% 2.7% 32% 13% 59% 4% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +972.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1075%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Mousse
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4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +186.2%
Contains more OtherOther +182.4%
Contains more FatsFats +788.9%
Contains more WaterWater +49.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Mousse
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61% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1564.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.879g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffin Mousse
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Mousse DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 140mg 47%
Saturated fat 0.259g 9.151g 40%
Fats 1.8g 16g 22%
Sodium 464mg 38mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.47µg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 140µg 16%
Selenium 7.4µg 13%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.059mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 5.027g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.045mg 11%
Carbs 46g 16.07g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.146mg 9%
Fiber 2.7g 0.6g 8%
Protein 7.7g 4.14g 7%
Folate 37µg 15µg 6%
Copper 0.129mg 0.075mg 6%
Iron 0.89mg 0.55mg 4%
Calcium 52mg 96mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.205mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.533mg 2%
Phosphorus 133mg 117mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calories 235kcal 225kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.058mg 1%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.64mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 15.47g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 131mg 143mg 0%
Sugar 14.81g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.879g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Mousse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
English muffin
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.892g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.